Animation Station
A creative camp at Ontario Tech University where participants learn animation techniques and create their own animated
▌ Editor's read The provided website, ontariotechu.ca/camps, loads successfully and details various summer camps offered by Ontario Tech University, including 'Animation Station.' This camp is designed for children aged 9-12, focusing on animation and digital arts, and operates as a day camp. The university states that all camp staff undergo a criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector screening. While specific Google reviews for 'Animation Station' itself are not readily available, Ontario Tech University generally holds a 4.2-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles found on the university's website are @ontariotechu for Instagram and ontariotechu for Facebook. The camp is clearly owned and operated by Ontario Tech University, providing a university-backed educational experience.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 9–12
Animation Station sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 9–12
- Address: 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON L1G 0C5, Canada
- Phone: (905) 721-8668
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: CAD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Animation Station
- What ages does Animation Station accept?
- Animation Station is open to children ages 9–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Animation Station cost?
- Animation Station publishes $225/week for the standard session. CAD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Animation Station?
- Animation Station is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Animation Station provide lunch?
- Animation Station does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Animation Station with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Animation Station.
- Design with Python (Intermediate) · Virtual · Ages 12–14 · $260/week
- Ontario Tech University Camps · Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON, Canada · Ages 6–17 · $100/week
- Ontario Tech University Camps - Animation Station · Oshawa · Ages 10–13